The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)

€ 34,900
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) Ford Focus Electric
€ 42,100
 VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Ford Focus Electric is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf R
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
71.8
79.3
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.4 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
171.6 in
Length
167.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf R
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
478 lb
12.75 %
VW Golf R (17 - 18)

General

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf R
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf R
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
143 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf R
85 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
26.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
26.21 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
26 kWh✽  ( 130 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
30 mpg
Ford Focus Electric
130 MPGe
30 mpg
VW Golf R
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
23 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
90 mi
Range
438 mi
Ford Focus Electric
90 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
51.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
51.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft